M5.1 Earthquake 79 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan — February 23, 2023
2023-02-23 00:55:14 UTC (2023-02-23) · approx. 5:55 AM UTC+5 local
On February 23, 2023 at 00:55 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 79 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.1349°, 73.0657°. This earthquake was detected by 106 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
73.0657°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Murghob, Tajikistan?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 79 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan on February 23, 2023 at 00:55 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 38.1349°, 73.0657°, which is 79 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jqxg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 23, 2023). M5.1 Earthquake 79 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan — February 23, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jqxg/